Boba milk is a very popular Taiwanese drink. Today I d like to show you how you can make
tapioca pearls from scratch, and we'll also make a super delicious boba milk drink!
In a pot over low heat, add the water and Taiwanese brown sugar. Stir until dissolved
and bring it to a complete boil.
In a large mixing bowl, add the tapioca starch inside, pour in the boiling liquid. First,
mix with a utensil, and then knead with your hands until everything comes together.
On a flat working surface, continue to knead on until smooth.
Pinch out a small piece of dough, and shape it into a ball.
On a lightly dusted plate,
place the balls inside, and shake the plate around so all the balls are dusted with the starch.
In a large pot of water over high heat, bring it to a boil. Transfer in the boba,
constantly stir for 1 minute
and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes until cooked through.
Turn off the heat and cover for 5 minutes.
Place the boba in ice water.
In a pot over low heat, add the water and Taiwanese brown sugar. Stir until dissolved,
and bring it to a complete boil. Return the boba and cook for another 5 minutes.
The color of boba will turn darker when you cook it this way.
In a glass, add the boba and syrup in it,
and move the glass around, so the syrup will stick to the side. Place in the ice and milk.
Stir and enjoy!